Breast reduction
To feel comfortable and fully feminine ...
Disproportionately big breasts to the silhouette cause discomfort in everyday function. They can cause complexes in terms of aesthetic scope, often also may cause health problems, such as curvature of the spine or back pain. Under their weight the skin is stretched and flabby. Breast reduction surgery is associated with lifting them and not only improves appearance, but above all increases comfort and quality of patient’s life.
PREPARATION TO SURGERY
Before operation it is necessary to conduct an interview with the medical consultant. Medical consultant explains principles of the treatment, its procedure, possible results as well as possible complications. An additional contact with the plastic surgeon is sometimes needed, who will perform the operation. The patient receives consent to undergo surgery. The patient gives consent directly before surgery. After pre-qualification there is held an Anaesthesiological Consultation, during which the doctor shall commission some basic blood and heart examinations (blood type, morphology, ESR, electrocardiography, etc.). Directly before operation the plastic surgeon talks with the patient and he ultimately decides to carry out the treatment.
SURGERY PROCEDURE
During operation the surgeon performs an incision of breast skin in a shape of anchor around nipple and vertical from areola to inframammary fold, sometimes additionally in the inframammary fold. The operation consists on reduction in size and volume of pectoral glands, sometimes additional suck of fatty tissue and removal of excess limp skin. Additionally, the surgeon shapes breasts so that in the final effect they were not only reduced, but also had a pretty shape fitted to the patient’s silhouette, body proportion and expectations. Wounds are sutured with absorbed intracutaneous stitches, which don't require removal. Breast reduction surgery may affect future function of feeding.
POST-SURGERY PROCEDURE
After the treatment dressings and a special post-operative bra are put on, which help shape the final appearance of breasts. On the first days after operation a weakness, swelling and bruising may appear on the skin. There are usually necessary 2-3 visits in the clinic in order to change dressings. The first effects are visible after about 4 weeks. Healing wound lasts about 12-14 days. The patient for about one month should avoid a physical effort and wear a modeling bra. Sporting is possible after 3 months. High temperatures, such as sauna, solarium, tanning are possible after a period of about 6 months.
ANAESTHETIZATION
The operation is conducted under general anesthesia.
STAY IN THE CLINIC AND CONVALESCENCE
After the treatment patient stays in the clinic 2-3 days. In individual cases the hospitalization may last up to 4 days. It is recommended so that the return to everyday activities was possible after minimum 14 days from convalescence. Sporting is recommended after 3 months.
CHECK-UPS
The first medical control is held within 3 days. After about 14 days the stitches are removed. Other visits are recommended to Patients after 6 weeks and 6 months from the operation.